Comparison

Neurosurgery vs CNS+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Neurosurgery

Access a vast library of neurosurgical knowledge, including randomized trials and current evidence, in an easy-to-read format. Quickly review seminal studies and stay updated with new entries made immediately available through an annual subscription service.

Highlights
  • Vast neurosurgical knowledge base
  • Reviewed randomized controlled trials
  • Easy-to-read format
  • Server-based platform for immediate updates
  • Covers vascular, tumor, functional, epilepsy, skull base, spine
  • Citation information for further study
Features
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Neurosurgery: What’s the data?, 3rd edition This is the new and improved version of an app that puts the power of neurosurgical knowledge in the palm of your hand! Essential literature, including a voluminous body of randomized, controlled trials, is reviewed and presented in an easy-to-read format. The user can review seminal studies on a topic in seconds. The 3rd edition contains over 1480 entries, including current Class 1 evidence. It uses a server-based platform, so that new entries are made immediately available to the user. It also transitions the application to an annual subscription-based service. Staff surgeons, review and update your knowledge quickly, between clinic patients, if necessary! Residents and medical students, get bulletproof protection from unpleasant pimp sessions! PAs and NPs, get the information you need, fast! Over fourteen hundred references are included, covering topics in vascular, tumor, functional, epilepsy, skull base, and spine. Please note that the information provided in this app overlaps with that presented in various subspecialty apps of the same name. Citation information is included, permitting the user to pursue additional, in-depth study. No matter what your level of training or expertise, this app can make you better! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The annual subscription fee is $2.99. This is an auto-renewing subscription app - content is updated every 1-3 months Payment information will be verified at time of purchase; if subscription is not cancelled before the end of the 3-day free trial, your credit card will be charged. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use: https://whatsthedata.com/terms-of-use Privacy policy:  https://whatsthedata.com/privacy-policy

About

CNS+

Access a comprehensive collection of neurological surgery educational resources, including guidelines, publications, and courses. Manage your professional development with features like 'My Education' and 'My CME'.

Highlights
  • CNS Guidelines access
  • CNS Publications access
  • My Education & My CME integration
  • Case of the Month
  • Neurosurgery Watch
  • Podcasts
  • Courses & Webinars
Features
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CNS+ houses all the CNS online education and apps you love in one convenient place! Download the app today and access CNS Guidelines, CNS Publications and CNS education in the palm of your hand. CNS+ also integrates with your CNS profile and enables access to "My Education" and "My CME". Features include: - Case of the Month - Neurosurgery Watch - Podcasts - CNS Spotlight - Neurosurgery Surgery Survival Guide - Nexus - Courses - Webinars - And more!

Screenshots

Neurosurgery4 screens
CNS+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CNS+ at none against Neurosurgery's 1. CNS+ also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 77%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months). Neurosurgery's advantage is ratings volume (92 vs 4). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neurosurgery sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. CNS+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CNS+ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Neurosurgery has 92 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Neurosurgery's written reviews are positive against 100% of CNS+'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neurosurgery ships an update every 21 months, CNS+ every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Neurosurgery versus CNS+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeurosurgeryCNS+
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (92 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings92 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB116 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperLimbix LLCCongress of Neurological Surgeons

Customer experience

Neurosurgery

All ratings92 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative23.1%

CNS+

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Neurosurgery

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription3 Days trial$2.991 Year
None

CNS+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neurosurgery free?
Neurosurgery is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CNS+ free?
CNS+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Neurosurgery or CNS+?
CNS+ is rated higher. Neurosurgery averages 4.8 out of 5 from 92 ratings, while CNS+ averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Neurosurgery or CNS+ have ads?
Neither Neurosurgery nor CNS+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neurosurgery or CNS+?
Neurosurgery ships an update every 21 months, and CNS+ every 4 months. Most recently, Neurosurgery was updated on November 1, 2026 and CNS+ on November 3, 2026.

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